Facilities

Facilities at TVSR

Summer Campsites

Nothing great happened overnight. Our camps storied campsites and grounds have been developed carefully and thoughtfully for over 93 years. Summer camp isn’t cheap, and your Scouts deserve the best. Treasure Valley takes great pride in offering some of the finest unit campsites in the region.

TVSR does not simply throw platforms down and call it a campsite – every one of our eleven active sites boast identical amenities, featuring hard roofed shelters and modern composting or flush toilet latrines with running water, both with summer-time solar lighting. Large stone fire rings adorn each site, and all are set up with proper canvas cabin-tents in patrol-style arrangements with multiple leader-sized tents in each.

Each campsite is unique. Our Troops have been staying in the same ones, some for decades. Take your pick, does your Troop prefer to be close to the dining hall? Or maybe your Troop is planning on using one of our sites that is setup for in-site cooking with provided cooking extension with food storage cabinet and propane stove, griddle, and sink with hot water.

Perhaps your unit would just prefer to be nestled on a hillside overlooking the pond. One thing’s for sure – every site is private and expansive. You’ll never worry about anyone encroaching on your space.

Stay with us for the weekend

Each weekend throughout the year, Treasure Valley is awake with sound of Cub Scouts having their first overnight adventures, Boy Scouts playing games of capture-the-flag after getting back from hiking the Mid-State Trail, leaders sipping coffee outside The Post which is open year-round on Saturdays, and the crackling of campfires.

Hundreds of Packs, Troops, Crews, Teams and private organizations from across New England and beyond choose Treasure Valley as their home-away-from-home each year. Will you do the same?

Check out the information below to learn more about facilities at TVSR, then click this button to learn about how to make a reservation online, 24/7.

Please note, any non-BSA group must be approved for rent by the Camp Business Manager before booking.

Rental Terms & Conditions

Absolutely NO Fire Wood is to be brought into TVSR. It will be confiscated. Reservers understand that rentals are not guaranteed until payment is received, and may be cancelled at any time. Reservers and their groups agree to abide by the policies of the Boy Scouts of America, the Heart of New England Council, Inc., Treasure Valley Scout Reservation, and to all local, state, and federal regulations that may apply. They understand that the Camp Ranger and/or his designee has the authority to remove groups or individuals from camp property. Reservers agree to make arrangements with the Camp Master or his designee upon check in and departure and assume all responsibility for my group’s behavior and any cost associated with cleaning and damage attributed to my group during our rental period. Choices of Service Projects are subject to the discretion of the Camp Ranger. Only the main roads will be plowed in the winter. Scouts will be expected to hike into campsites where necessary.

Camping at TVSR

With direct access to the Mid-State Trail right on camp property, close distance to many local features, and the amenities right at camp such as weekend COPE & Climbing experiences, Treasure Valley provides the perfect opportunity to either support, or be the building blocks of your unit’s year-round adventures.

Want to add a COPE & Climbing experience to your weekend rental?

Camp’s climbing course is available for use through Vertical World Adventures of Paxton, MA. VWA is the only outside vendor authorized to utilize the course at TVSR. They have many great options for groups of all sizes and abilities, can keep you at camp, or take you out to more adventerous climbs as well.

Campsites

Each site at camp has modern composting or flush latrines with running water, tent platforms, hard-roofed shelters, picnic tables, stone fire rings, and plenty of privacy. Water is off at camp between October 1 and April 1, any site with flush toilets may use nearby year-round facilities. Drinking and cooking water is always available at the Magee Program Center.

Campsites cost $50 to rent for the weekend for BSA units. There are 11 campsites available year-round, as well as additional primitive camping locations.

Rentable facilities

Campsites

Arrow

Formerly the site of Brownsea Island Adventure and Ecology-Conservation before that, Arrow (built as a campsite in the late 1960s) reverted to its original name in 2018. The first campsite on the right-hand side of Snake River Road, Arrow is closest to Magee Lodge (first aid station), Ecology-Conservation, Scoutcraft, and Brownsea Island Adventure. Currently the home of Treasure Valley’s CIT (Counselor in Training) program, Arrow has two patrol sites with capacities of six Scouts each along with one two-man staff tent. The completely enclosed hard-roofed shelter received a new aluminum roof in 2014. A new pit/ tank latrine was built in the fall of 2015. Both the latrine and hard-roofer shelter have solar-powered LED lighting systems (summer only). This campsite is available for fall-winter-spring camping, though the access road is not plowed in winter. Parking and water are available at the nearby Magee Lodge.

Baden-Powell is used by the camp’s Counselor In Training program during the summer, and thus not available for summer camp reservation.

Baden-Powell

Nestled in a majestic pine forest (likely planted by Scouts as part of the reforestation efforts of the 1920s and 30s), Baden-Powell is located toward the top of the hill in close proximity to Shooting Sports, COPE, the Magee Program Center, Ecology-Conservation, and Scoutcraft/ Brown Sea Island (first year camper program). An attractive site for small-to-medium-sized troops, it has three very well defined patrol sites, with capacities of eight, eight, and six Scouts. One of the camper platforms is fully handicapped accessible. There is one leader tent for a maximum of three adults.

Extra adults can always be housed in un-used camper tents. All Baden-Powell tent platforms were stabilized, leveled, and lowered as close as possible to the ground as part of a major project in 2013. One of the camper platforms is fully handicapped accessible. Though not a designated troop cooking site, the hard-roofed shelter has the cooking extension for extra troop equipment storage space. The hard-roofed shelter received a new aluminum roof in 2017. A new pit/ tank latrine was built for summer 2018. The latrine and hard-roofed shelter both have solar-powered LED lighting systems (summer only). This campsite is available for fall-winter-spring camping, though the access road is normally plowed only as far as the Shooting Sports gate.

Baden-Powell is used by The Mohegans, TVSR’s provisional program during the summer, and thus not available for summer camp reservation.

Chippewa

Chippewa is one of the most centrally-located campsites in Treasure Valley, with no more than a 7- to 8-minute walk to most program areas. Appropriate for medium-sized troops, Chippewa has four well-defined patrol sites holding eight Scouts each. An additional two-man tent is available for junior leaders. The single leader tent is one of the few oversized 12 foot by 16 foot tents in camp, leaving plenty of space for troop leaders and their equipment. The hard-roofed shelter got a new aluminum roof in 2014, and a new pit/ tank latrine was built for the 2016 season. Both feature solar-powered LED lighting systems (summer only), so you can cut back on or eliminate entirely propane lanterns. Chippewa is not a designated troop cooking site, but the hard-roofed shelter has the cooking extension for extra troop equipment storage space. This campsite is available for fall-winter-spring camping, though the access road is not plowed in winter. Parking and water are available at the nearby Magee Lodge.

Evergreen

Evergreen offers almost too many advantages to list! It is centrally located in one of the flattest sections of camp, with no more than a 7-to-8-minute walk to most program areas. Its sole disadvantage (being right next to the East Lodge parking lot) is more than compensated for by the 1-minute walk to the dining tent! Evergreen welcomes medium-to-large-sized troops, with four well-defined patrol sites holding eight Scouts each. One of the camper platforms is handicapped accessible. Two additional two-man tents are available for junior leaders, and two leader tents hold a maximum of three adults each. Evergreen is no longer a designated troop cooking campsite, but the hard-roofed shelter has the cooking extension for extra troop equipment storage space. The hard-roofed shelter received a new aluminum roof for the 2017 season, and a new handicapped-accessible pit/ tank latrine was built for the 2018 season. Both the latrine and hard-roofed shelter have solar powered LED lighting systems (summer only). This campsite is available for fall-winter-spring camping, though the access road into the campsite is not plowed in winter. The East Lodge parking lot will be plowed when the site is rented.

Fort Courage

If you can visualize the moon rising over Browning Pond at night, you have likely been to Fort Courage! One of the original West Camp campsites, Fort Courage was resurrected for the 2017 summer camp season. Located in one of the few flat spots in West Camp, this campsite offers a spectacular view overlooking Browning Pond. Fort Courage is currently the home of our Webelos Under the Stars overnighter program. It has four patrol sites of five tents each, with two additional two-man tents, for a total capacity of 44 individuals. A new pit/ tank latrine, built for the 2017 season, includes two hot water shower stalls (summer only) and solar powered LED lighting (also summer only). Fort Courage does not currently have a hard-roofed shelter. This campsite is available for fall-winter-spring camping, though in winter the access road is plowed only as far as Venture Lodge. However, parking is in the large West Camp parking lot.

Baden-Powell is used by Webelos Under the Stars program program during the summer, and thus not available for summer camp reservation.

Hemlocks

If you want both privacy and scenery, Hemlocks is the campsite for you! Situated at the southern-most section of camp, on a shelf overlooking beautiful Browning Pond, it is closest to the Waterfront, Handicrafts, Sports, and Trading Post. Hemlocks has five patrols sites with a total capacity of 40 Scouts. There are two leader tents holding a maximum of three adults each. A new pit/ tank latrine was built for the 2016 season. Hemlocks is a designated troop cooking campsite, and a cooking extension was added to the hard-roofed shelter for the 2016 season, replacing the last of our old “cook shacks.” The cooking extension now includes a food storage cabinet and a propane stove, griddle, and hot water heater. Both the latrine and hard-roofed shelter have solar powered LED lighting systems (summer only). This campsite is available for fall-winter-spring camping, though in winter roads are plowed only as far as the Boonesville Plains parking lot.

Hickory

Hickory is a centrally located campsite about halfway up the hill on Ridge Road. Connected by a number of trails as well as Ridge Road, it is no more than an 8 or 9 minute walk to most program areas. One nearby trail features a remarkable 60-foot trestle bridge built by one of our troops a number of years ago. Hickory is appropriate for medium-sized troops. It has four well defined patrol sites of eight Scouts each. The two-man platforms were upgraded and re-leveled for the 2018 season. The two leader tents hold a maximum of three adults each. The flush latrine is handicapped accessible. Though not a designated troop cooking site, the hard-roofed shelter has the cooking extension for extra troop equipment storage space. Both the latrine and hard-roofed shelter have solar powered LED lighting systems (summer only). This campsite is hike-in only during the winter with parking in Jamboree Field.

High Mesa

High Mesa is situated along Snake River Road on one of the flattest sections of East Camp. It is closest to Ecology-Conservation, Magee Lodge (first aid station), Brown Sea Island (first year camper program), and Scoutcraft. Welcoming larger-sized troops, High Mesa has tents for 42 Scouts, arranged in a large semi-circle. The two-man platforms were upgraded and re-leveled for the 2017 season. Two leader tents hold a maximum of three adults each. Extra-large troops may also be able to use an eight-Scout patrol site situated part way between High Mesa and Pine Acres. High Mesa is a designated troop cooking campsite, and the hard- roofed shelter (which got a new aluminum roof in 2014) has the cooking extension with a food storage cabinet and a propane stove, griddle, and hot water heater. A new pit/ tank latrine was built for the 2015 season. Both the latrine and hard-roofed shelter have solar powered LED lighting systems (summer only).This campsite is available for fall-winter-spring camping. Though Snake River Road is plowed in winter, the access road to the campsite is not.

Madore

Caution! If camping in Madore, you might think you are the only troop in camp! Toward the north end of East Camp, set back from Snake River Road, this campsite offers great privacy. An access road and two well-built foot trails (one of which offers a fascinating eco-hike through a bog) connect the site to Snake River Road. Madore is appropriate for medium sized troops, with four extremely well defined patrol sites holding eight Scouts each. Two leader tents hold a maximum of three adults each. Madore is a designated troop cooking campsite, and the hard-roofed shelter (which got a new aluminum roof in 2014) has the cooking extension with a food storage cabinet and a propane stove, griddle, and hot water heater. A new pit/ tank latrine was built in 2015. Both the latrine and hard-roofed shelter have solar powered LED lighting systems (summer only). This campsite is available for fall-winter-spring camping, though the access road is not plowed in winter. Parking is along Snake River Road opposite Thunderbird.

Pine Acres

Situated in one of the flattest sections of East Camp, and nestled in a mature mixed pine and hardwood forest, Pine Acres is closest to the Magee Program Center, Scoutcraft/Brownsea Island (first year camper program, and East Lodge. Welcoming larger-sized troops, this campsite has four well laid out patrol sites holding eight Scouts each and one patrol site holding 10 Scouts. The two leader tents hold a maximum of three adults each. The flush latrine has a solar powered LED lighting system and updated hand washing sinks. Pine Acres is a designated troop cooking campsite, and the hard roofed shelter has a cooking extension with a food storage cabinet and a propane stove, griddle, and hot water heater. The hard roofed shelter also has a solar powered LED lighting system, so you can cut back on or eliminate propane lanterns.

Sleepy Hollow

Sleepy Hollow is located toward the foot of the hill on Ridge Road and is closest to the Waterfront, Handicrafts, Sports, Trading Post, Shower House, and East Lodge. Though only a short walk to many sections of camp, please note that topography within the campsite makes handicapped access a challenge. Sleepy Hollow welcomes medium-to-larger-sized troops, with four patrol sites holding eight Scouts each. Two additional two-man tents are available for junior leaders, and two leader tents hold a maximum of three adults each. This campsite has a flush latrine. Sleepy Hollow is not a designated troop cooking site and the centrally located hard-roofed shelter does not have a cooking extension. Both the latrine and hard-roofed shelter have solar powered LED lighting systems (summer only). This campsite is hike-in only in the winter, with parking in Jamboree Field.

Tall Maples

Above Hickory on Ridge Road, Tall Maples is currently closed, as we are planning a comprehensive renovation of this campsite.

Thunderbird

One of the largest capacity campsites, Thunderbird is situated toward the northern end of East Camp on Snake River Road. Various trails through the woods offer surprisingly easy access to the Shower House and lower part of camp. This campsite has four patrol sites holding eight Scouts each and one patrol site holding six Scouts. An additional two-man tent is available for junior leaders. The two leader tents are oversized 12 foot by 16 foot tents, leaving plenty of space for leaders and their equipment. Thunderbird’s flush latrine is handicapped accessible. This is a designated troop cooking campsite, and the hard-roofed shelter has a cooking extension with a food storage cabinet and a propane stove, griddle, and hot water heater. Both the latrine and hard roofed shelter have solar powered LED lighting systems (summer only). This campsite is hike-in only with parking along Snake-River Road or Jamboree Field.

Buildings

Mohegan Lodge

Thanks to grants from the George W. P. Magee Trust and the Chuck and Monica McQuaid Family Foundation, and thanks also the labor and skill of the Friends of Treasure Valley, the Mohegan Lodge (formerly the Life Lodge, old Trading Post, old Camp Office, etc.) was completely renovated in 2017-2018 and formally dedicated in June 2018.

This building now serves as a Scoutmaster Center and Staff Center in the summer and as a heated bunk house in the fall, winter, and spring. In the latter respect it replaces the Eagle Lodge bunk house, which is now the Trading Post. A large main room has eight double bunks for a capacity of 16 youth. This main room eventually will have a folding wall allowing separate quarters for male and female youth as needed. There are two adult bunk rooms, one for males and one for females, each sleeping five individuals. If one of the adult bunk rooms is not needed by a particular unit, youth may be housed there as well. Tables, chairs, and wi-fi are also available in this building.

The Mohegan Lodge is heated with a propane-fired forced hot air heating system. This facility is intended primarily as a warm place to sleep and do limited activities in cold-weather months. The Mohegan Lodge does not have bathrooms but the year-round Boonesville Restroom is a short walk away. Likewise, this building does not have a kitchen and cooking is not allowed indoors. Half-barrels and picnic tables are available outdoors and units are encouraged to bring whatever shelters and cooking equipment they normally do for camping trips. Water is available at the Magee Lodge as is true for all of East Camp in the cold weather months. Parking areas near the Mohegan Lodge will of course be plowed in winter.

Units seeking heated amenities including kitchen, dining, bathrooms, and showers are welcome to rent the West Lodge and/or Venture Lodge.

West Lodge

The West Lodge is a fully heated building with running water and a full kitchen. Upstairs contains a large hall, two bathrooms, and a small office with two bunks. The downstairs has bunks and can sleep up to 22 people. It is located right up the road from the Venture Lodge and offers views of Browning Pond from its perch. It is also located nearby to the trail head and only a short walk from the pond.

Venture Lodge

The Venture Lodge is a fully heated building with running water and a small kitchen. It has bunks and can sleep up to 28 people. It has several rooms in it for sleeping. These rooms hold between 4 and 8 people each. In addition it contains two bathrooms equipped with showers, and two conference rooms. The Venture Lodge is located on the West Side of camp in one of our more “removed” locations. It is conveniently located at the trail head for many of our West Side trails.

Probus Lodge

The Probus Building is a small cozy building that can sleep 10 people. It is one room, has electricity and also contains an indoor wood burning stove, and an outdoor fire pit. It is located very close to the Magee Program Center. There are nearby latrines and running water is available at the Magee Center.

Other

North Field

The North Field is a clearing on the West Side of camp situated on the West side of the Snake River. It is a large space for tent camping. Similar to Katahdin, it does not have a latrine or running water. (Porto-Potty included in weekend rentals)

Katahdin

Located on the West Side of camp on the ridge of Thorn Apple Summit. This campsite offers a more remote campsite with no latrine or water, bring your hiking boots! It is a short walk from the West Camp parking lot but well worth the walk for a peaceful wooded setting. (Porto-Potty included in weekend rentals)

Adirondack Shelters

Adirondack Shelters are three-sided buildings with a roof. We currently have six Adirondack shelters available for rental, in two groups of three, 1-3 and 3-6. They sleep 6-8 people, and have a fireplace right outside the building. They are located just over the bridge on the West Side of camp, nestled into the hillside. They offer a great opportunity for adventurous winter/fall campers. Our shelters provide warmth in all weather if a fire is kept going, unlike many who’s fire pits are positioned too far away and without any heat reflectors. (Porto-Potty included in weekend rentals)

Simple Innovation - Big Impact

Who likes sharing benches or laying down to shoot? That’s right, no one! Single shooter benches with available aiming blocks are what’s on the range at TVSR. And who needs to go through the hassle of clearing the line to go down range? Scouts just reel in their targets here!

Improvements to the ranges at TVSR thanks to the Council Shooting Sports Committee.

It takes a village

With over 1,600 acres of protected wilderness to watch over, no one person could do it alone. The Heart of New England Council is indebted to the countless volunteers and staff members who have given their time over the past 93 years to making Treasure Valley what it is today, and what it will be tomorrow.

Keeping the Promise

Every decision made affecting the physical property of Treasure Valley, like constructing a brand new central restroom facility, is painstakingly scrutinized to ensure that it is truly in the best interest of the leaders of tomorrow. Your mission is to instill the values of the Boy Scouts of America in the youth of our community. Ours is to make sure they keep coming back for you to do it.